Program Overview
The British University in Egypt's Faculty of Physiotherapy offers a 5-year program with a one-year internship. It provides a comprehensive education in physiotherapy sciences, clinical specialties, and elective courses. Graduates are equipped for professional practice in both national and international healthcare markets. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for physiotherapists in Egypt and align with its development goals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Faculty of Physiotherapy at The British University in Egypt offers a 5-year program, including a mandatory one-year internship. The program aims to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors for evidence-based clinical practice, underpinned by ethical and lawful conduct. Its objective is to produce professionally qualified and registered practitioners competent in the national and international labor markets. The program's design ensures students gain the required knowledge and skills for successful employment. The curriculum starts with foundational medical and physiotherapy sciences in the first two years, followed by three years of clinical exposure to various physiotherapy specialities such as cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurology, along with elective courses reflecting current field updates.
Outline:
The first two years focus on basic medical and physiotherapy sciences. The subsequent three years provide clinical exposure to various physiotherapy specialities, including cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, neurology, and others. The program also includes sub-tracks of elective courses to keep up with advancements in the field.
Careers:
The program aims to prepare graduates for the national and international physiotherapy labor market. The text highlights the growing demand for physiotherapists in Egypt, aligning with Egypt's Vision 2030 and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Other:
The Faculty of Physiotherapy was established under presidential decree No. 366 in 2024 and Supreme Council approval No. 1874 on 29/9/2024. Physiotherapy is described as a healthcare profession focusing on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disabilities through movement and exercise. The faculty's vision is to be a center of excellence in physiotherapy higher education and research, supporting community health nationally and internationally. The faculty's mission is to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors for evidence-based clinical practice, adhering to ethical and legal standards. The program's establishment is linked to the increasing demand for physiotherapists in Egypt's growing population and its alignment with national healthcare development goals. The faculty aims to establish partnerships with high-ranking institutions worldwide, with a planned dual degree program with Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), subject to approval.
